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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1933

Page

3

Community clubs hold luncheon and meetings across town

The Nineteenth Century club luncheon and a follow up meeting at Mrs. Orville Elder’s home featured a two course meal served by Mrs. John Dodd and decorated with old fashioned flowers by Miss Helen Wilson. Fourteen members attended along with guests Miss Helen Elder from Detroit and Mrs. H. C. Hull.

Orville Elder John Dodd Helen Wilson Lloyd Lytle Frank Miller Thomas Nelson Page Helen Elder Detroit H. C. Hull Gladys Leeper Washington Harold Klopfenstein Mariella Scott Carl Roberts Frank Leeper

Washington county 4-H rally prep and local club events

The Northern Star 4-H Club and Fern Cliff 4-H Club met with leaders to finalize plans for the Washington county 4-H girls rally at city hall and Sunset Park. Parties and meetings described include a West Chester Epworth League gathering with games and country-style refreshments, a Queen Esther group pot luck and mite box updates, and a Christian Endeavorers picnic with a horse performance and social activities.

Northern Star 4-H Club Rennie Dawson Washington County Washington Presbyterian Christian Endeavorers

Apron Fashion Trends Reach From Shoulder to Knee

New York fashion note reports society women now wear long aprons from shoulder to below the knee while cooking and entertaining. The suggested pattern 5192 fits sizes 14 through 44 with crash gingham or percale fabrics and includes practical pockets for summer parties.

New York

Local families visit Wellman area for Decoration Day weekend

Wellman May 29 report of visits by Henry Leitz and family from Davenport to the Vernie Booth home May 14. Guests include Her bert Ash and family Iowa City Earnest Neis meth and son Tipton and Miss Carrie Ash Iowa City. Also Chas Brown and Bessie Brown families Wellman join in for Decoration Day.ٌ

Wellman Henry Leitz Davenport Vernie Booth Herbert Ash Iowa City Earnest Neismeth Tipton Carrie Ash Joe Chalupa Grinnell Colorado Woolenburg Bess Murphy Chicago Lawton Karr Princeton G. Booth Oregon Webbe Karr Booth

Theft at Moravia shop during lunch break

A note on the shop door says a theft occurred while owner Beatrice Reyder was at lunch. The missing item is a 25 ring, and the note claims a large sale was missed. Police investigate the theft as Miss Bender discovers the missing jewelry during her absence.

Moravia Cui Tack

Social Calendar for June Includes Graf Home Social

Dr Eastwood s Sunday school class hosts a monthly social at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Graf 724 Fourth Street at 6 30 Monday June 6 bring dishes and sandwiches to pass Daughters of Union Veterans meet Monday at 7 30 with note of importance on the agenda.

Eastwood Wm. Graf

Local clubs schedule meetings this week in Jackson township

Several groups announce gatherings through the week including the Jackson township 4 h club with David McCartney on Tuesday at 7 pm, the Priscilla club with Mrs. Fred L Stewart on Tuesday at 2 30 pm, Snowbs' Social club Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Arthur Wiley, and the Country Club members invited to a golf breakfast with Mrs. E Stutsman by phone. Additional events include the Harmony club Wednesday with current events and officer elections, Delta Alpha of the M E church social Wednesday at 2 30 pm, the Pleasant Hall ladies and society Wednesday afternoon, the Business and Professional Women's club picnic at the Y Wednesday evening, the Navajo club pot luck next Wednesday at 1 pm, and the Merry Makers club with Mrs. Harriett Myers Wednesday afternoon.

Queen Esthers West Chester Rebecca Laubach O. F. Laubach Stouffer Boyer Laura Lucille Delong al Augustine Dean Coffey West Chester Circle Burlington Harriet Logan Lucille Delong Pauline Stewart Frances Kigese Harriet Jackson Township David McCartney Oplock Carl Jungbluth

Prairie Flower Mission meeting with Mrs Booth and hostess

The Prairie Flower Mission circle meets Thursday afternoon June 8 with Mrs Arthur Wyllie as assisting hostess. Program committee includes Mrs Wylie and Mrs Clarence Fulton. Election of officers and dues confirmed. Mrs Harry Hesseltine and Mrs Leslie McFarland to entertain Walnut Women's Club and members.

Prairie Flower Missioneirele W. D. Booth Arthur Wyllie Wylie Clarence Fulton Harry Hesseltine Leslie McFarland Welnut Women's Club

Community clubs schedule events with varied meetings

Thursday afternoon events at Mrs Melarand home near Brighton include Pythian Sisters and Rural Women's club programs with tributes to Dad. Eastern Star initiations, Rain Bow girls, and refreshments follow. Other gatherings feature W C T U at the Presbyterian church, Havre Social, O G T Bridge, Friendship group, Home Builders strawberry social, and more listed across the week.

Havre Gee Chaltpa 0. G. T. Bridge Club Ralph Martin

Damascus Shrine No 10 Ceremonial In Ottumwa La June 7

Damascus Shrine No 10 invites members to a ceremonial in Ottumwa LA Wednesday June 7. Local Shrine officers will hold practice Tuesday evening June 6.

Damascus Shrine Ottums Wa

Navajo Club Meeting Postponed This Week

The Navajo club meeting scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed. Further details will be announced by club officers.

Navajo Club

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Nineteenth Century Club W. R. CC Woman's Relief Corps O. E. Schmitt Fiftieth Department Ft. Madison J. D. Dayton Ethel Steele Belle Miller Second Ward West Chester Club Hume Arts Club Fryd Banks Lou Bauer Northern Star CLUB Vrevpares Portrall Fern Cliff Bertha Klopfenstein W. J. Roudabush Pwonkti League Dean Nilfenegger West Chester Epworth League Jacob Ruth Pauline Forinash M.s. Fred Forinash Esther Booth Helen Niffenegger Esther Rittenhouse Stephen's College Cuba Bride Queen Esthers OF X Club Mrs. Denison Charles Denison Harvey Meek Dale Denison Martha Lohberger Anna Waggoner Fifth Avenue Ellen Worth United Feature Syndicate, Inc The Evening Journal Pattern Department Iewa Daughters of Union Veterans Priscilla Club Fred L. Stewart Affternoon Arthur Wiley Country 4Lub E. Stutsman Harmony Club Boyd Stephens Koll Pleasant Hall Ladies and Society Will Miller Hecht Business and Professional Helen Breese Merry Makers Club Pythian Sisters Rural Women’s Club Frank Embree Dad Order of Eastern Star Order of the Rainbow Girls All Eastern Star and Masons Friendly Social Club Rank Barll W. Cc. T. UU Presbyterian Church J. A. Hawthorne J. H. Peet Friendship Club Davis Home Builders Class M. E. Church Ward's Montgomery Ward & CO Ward Bureau of Standards Wardway Briggs & Stratton Freezer Ward Brush Ward Montgomery Ward Montgomery
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